Tomas

The first name Tomas is a variant of Thomas and is primarily used in Lithuanian, Norwegian, and Swedish contexts. It has its origins in the Bible and derives from the Aramaic name Te'oma' (תָּאוֹמָא), which means 'the twin' in ancient Aramaic.

What does the name Tomas mean?

Tomas is a masculine form derived from Thomas. This name can be found in the Bible, where it goes back to the Aramaic expression te'oma (תאומא) meaning 'the twin.' This meaning is also mentioned in the Gospel of John (John 11:16 NIV). The name appears in various spellings, including Tómas (Icelandic), Tòmas (Scottish), Tomás (Irish, Portuguese, Spanish), Tomàs (Catalan), and many others. Since the early Middle Ages, Tomas, along with its variants, has spread in Germany and other countries, mainly due to the veneration of Saint Apostle Thomas. Other variations include Thom, Thome, Thommes, Thomson, Thommy, and Thomaz.

Where does the name Tomas come from?

The name Tomas has ancient Aramaic roots and means 'the twin.'

How do you pronounce Tomas?

The name Tomas is pronounced in German in two syllables: 'To-mas' [ˈtoːmas]. The first syllable, which contains a long 'o,' is stressed, while the second syllable produces a harmonious sound. Tomas exudes an international and timeless presence that feels calm and balanced.

When is the name day of Tomas?

Tomas celebrates his name day on several days: January 11, January 28, March 21, May 3, June 22, July 3, October 6, December 21, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Tomas is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 1,019th in the list of the most popular male first names. Its highest ranking was in 1984, reaching 76th place. In the last ten years, Tomas has been given as a first name about 360 times, placing it 1,076th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,089th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tom / Tomi / Tomissi / Tommi / Tommy

Famous people

• Adriano Tomas Custodio Mendes (Cape Verdean football player)
• Fausto Jose Tomas Lucio (football player from Portugal)
• Fernando Tomas Lazcano Barros (Chilean football player)
• Juan Tomas de Boxadors (Cardinal from Italy)
• Juan Tomas Ortuno (Spanish footballer)
• Tomas Antonio Gonzaga (Portuguese poet)
• Tomas Balcazar (footballer from Mexico)
• Tomas Baranauskas (Lithuanian historian)
• Tomas Brolin (footballer from Sweden)
• Tomas Campos (Mexican footballer)
• Tomas Cubelli (Argentinian rugby player)
• Tomas de Aquino Carmelo Alcaide (Portuguese opera singer)
• Tomas de Iriarte (Spanish writer)
• Tomas de Santa Maria (Spanish composer)
• Tomas de Vincenti (football player from Argentina)
• Tomas Dubek (footballer from Czech Republic)
• Tomas Fucik (Czech swimmer)
• Tomas Galasek (football player)
• Tomas Giron (Spanish football player)
• Tomas Gonzalez (Cuban sprinter)